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Jewellery

Materials are approximately $10-$50. Students in the advanced classes are encouraged to purchase their own tools/materials.

Jewellery Making - Silver Smithing

Introduction - Make rings, bracelets and other jewellery items using copper, brass and silver. You will handcraft a sterling silver ring and also learn how to make a linked silver bracelet before working on your own project. Req: Notepad and pen, safety glasses, protective clothing & footwear, dust mask, money for silver. (18 hours)
081JEWE1G: Mondays, 6pm-9pm 6 sessions from 16 June
082JEWE1A: Mon/Tues/Wed, 9:30am-4pm 3 sessions from 7 July
082JEWE1B: Saturdays, 10am-4:30pm 3 sessions from 19 July
082JEWE1C: Tuesdays, 6-9pm 6 sessions from 5 August
082JEWE1D: Saturdays, 9:30am-4pm 3 sessions from 30 August
No class on 13/9
082JEWE1E: Thursdays, 6-9pm 6 sessions from 11 September
082JEWE1F: Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9:30am-4pm 3 sessions from 23 September
082JEWE1G: Saturdays, 9:30am-4pm 3 sessions from 11 October
082JEWE1H: Thursdays, 6-9pm 6 sessions from 6 November
082JEWE1I: Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9:30am-4pm 3 sessions from 2 December
Culture Card $200, Concession $205, Other $215

Continuing - For those who wish to further their skills. Learn additional techniques such as surface treatments, gemstone setting, simple boxes and contemporary jewellery design. Req: Pad and pen, safety glasses, dust mask, protective clothing & footwear, money for silver. (18 hours)
082JEWE2A: Tuesdays, 6-9pm 6 sessions from 16 September
For those of you with gifts and other projects to finish in time for the holiday season, this is your chance!
082JEWE2B: Saturdays, 9:30am-4pm 3 sessions from 29 November
Culture Card $200, Concession $205, Other $215

Gemstone Setting

Learn basic gemstone techniques necessary for cabochon setting of your jewellery items. Handcraft a silver pendant or ring containing cabochon stones before working on your own projects. Also covers tension setting. Prereq: introductory silver smithing course or equivalent skills. Req: Cabochon gemstones, money for silver, pad, pen & safety glasses. (18 hours)
082STON: Saturdays, 9:30am-4pm 3 sessions from 8 November
Culture Card $200, Concession $205, Other $215

Enamelling

Learn the ancient art of cloisonné enamelling on jewellery items. A practical course designed to teach you about modern enamels, their availability, metal and enamel preparation, and kiln operation, applications of enamels onto metal and workshop safety. Requirements: Notepad and pen, safety glasses, protective clothing & footwear, dust mask. (18 hours)
082ENAM: Tuesdays, 6-9pm 6 sessions from 11 November
Culture Card $200, Concession $205, Other $215